| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,859 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,859 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
62% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 8.0% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 19.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 48.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 9.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 6.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 16.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 52.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
172 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Hyde Park, NY |
| Population of city/town: |
21,571 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in St. Helena, CA, San Antonio, TX and abraod in Singapore. |
| Nearest major city: |
New York City |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
82 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
8,405,837 |
| Online campus map: |
culinary.campusmaps.com/
#UMAP_2013100217455 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (100%)
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
59% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
41% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
60% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
250 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Copia, The Brewery, demo kitchens. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine |
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| School newspaper(s): |
La Papillote |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
22 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Culinary Christian Fellowship, Jewish Culture club |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Culinarian Society |
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| International student organizations: |
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French club, Hispanic Culture Society; Japanese Culinary and Korean Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Chefs Mastering Community Service, Chefs Harnessing Outdoor Pursuits Together, Culinary Women's Network, Culinary Science, Fromage Friends, Slow Food on Campus, Veterans Association/Auxiliary; Bacchus Wine, Cultural, and Gourmet Societies; poetry, bakers, and table top gaming clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
David Whalen,
Associate Dean Student Activities, Recreation & Athletics |
| School colors: |
green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Steels |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | Hudson Valley |
| Men's cross-country | no | Hudson Valley |
| Men's soccer | no | Hudson Valley |
| Men's tennis | no | Hudson Valley |
| Women's basketball | no | Hudson Valley |
| Women's cross-country | no | Hudson Valley |
| Women's soccer | no | Hudson Valley |
| Women's tennis | no | Hudson Valley |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
7% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
19% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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recreation center, tennis courts; soccer and softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, ice skating, soccer, softball, tennis |
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| Club sports for men: |
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volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Newburgh, NY (25 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
New York City (82 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Poughkeepsie, NY (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Poughkeepsie, NY (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
29% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
28% within one year of graduation |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
85% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Dinex, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Marriott, Union Square Hospitality Group. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Anthony Bourdain, chef, author, media personality winning 2 Emmy's, Peabody Award, CLIO, inducted James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America
- Grant Achatz, chef, author, awarded 3 stars from Michelin Guide for Alinea, Mobile Travel Guide 5 Star Award, numerous James Beard Awards including Outstanding Chef
- Cat Cora, chef, author, media personality, 1st female Iron Chef, Food Network's Iron Chef America, Ocean restaurant, Singapore, Cat Cora's Kitchen, Kouzzina.
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